Do you suffer from lower back pain?

Whether you’re living with cervical spinal stenosis, hip flexor pain after running, or if it is caused by some other condition, pain relief must be your first priority.

Well, one effective way to deal with it is by using KT tape for lower back pain.

What’s A KT Tape?

A kinesiology tape (KT tape) is an elastic cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive that is designed to ease pain and disability from athletic injuries and a variety of other physical disorders.

How to Apply KT Tape for Lower Back Pain?

Here are some tips to apply KT tape for lower back pain:

• Taping/Strapping for General Lower Back Pain
  • Taping application:
    • Cut 3 three horizontal I-strips, in 3 different lengths.
    • Place the distal strip (the smallest) first.
    • Then build up towards the proximal.
    • The tape is applied with stretch.

• Relaxing Kinesiology Tape for Lower Back Pain
  • Taping application:
    • Cut two 30cm strips of KT tape.
    • Lay the base of the tape strip in the neutral position, laterally to the SIPS.
    • Have the client bend forwards (flexion).
    • Place the strips with 10 to 15 percent elongation and allow the client to return to a neutral position and fix the anchors.
    • Have the client bend over again and rub the tape to warm up the adhesive and allow optimum adhesion.

Hopefully, these tips help you properly apply KT tape for lower back pain!

You can also try these tips to use KT tape for upper back pain, KT tape for lower back sciatica, and other conditions.

Disclaimer: The information on this site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information contained on this website is for general information purposes only.